litre
Litre (noun) means (UK/metric spelling) A unit of volume equal to one cubic decimetre, used for measuring liquids. Example: “She bought a two-litre bottle of soda for the party.”
How to use litre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA standard metric measure of liquid volume.
British and most other English speakers spell it "litre"; American English uses "liter."
Word forms
litres plural, litres plural
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She bought a two-_____ bottle of soda for the party.
Etymology
From French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, from Greek litra, originally a unit of weight.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “litre” mean?
The word “litre” means (UK/metric spelling) A unit of volume equal to one cubic decimetre, used for measuring liquids. In plain terms, a standard metric measure of liquid volume.
How do you pronounce “litre”?
“Litre” is pronounced LEE-tuh (/ˈli.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “litre” in a sentence?
Here is “litre” used in a sentence: “She bought a two-litre bottle of soda for the party.”
What part of speech is “litre”?
“Litre” is a noun.
Where does the word “litre” come from?
The word “litre” comes from Medieval Latin. From French litre, from Medieval Latin litra, from Greek litra, originally a unit of weight.
Is “litre” a common word?
“Litre” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.